Bracknell

For those who have ever wondered what Bracknell was like in days of yore, Bracknell Forest Borough Council is planning a treasure trove of Iron Age themed events that will set the imagination on fire!

On Thursday September 1, Iron Age Adventures takes place with Iron Age fun and activities at Larks Hill, an open wildflower meadow and orchard next to Harvest Ride, Warfield, Bracknell.

Larks Hill was chosen for the event because it is extremely close to the site of an Iron Age Farm site.

The day aims to give children a hands on experience of typical Iron Age activities such as face-painting and corn grinding, and creating their own iron age hut!

Children will also get the chance to try their hands at archaeology with proper tools and a temporary dig using containers and soil.

Reading Museum is supporting the event, with archeologists from Reading University to help bring history to life.

The second event, Warriors in the Woods on Saturday, September 10, will let visitors travel back in time by seeing real life iron age battles at Caesar's Camp, an Iron Age Hill Fort, owned by The Crown Estate and close to The Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell.

The day will include archeological and wildlife tours around the ramparts of the fort, run by Borough Council rangers and archeologists from the Berkshire Archeological Trust.

The grand finale of the day at Caesar's Camp will be an Iron Age battle re-enactment by Brigantia – an Iron Age re-enactment group who perform mock battles around the country and for television.

It is hoped that any survivors of the battle will be available to chat to the public about life in Iron Age times!

Councillor Mrs Dorothy Hayes, Heritage Champion, said: "We hope that this event will bring Caesar's Camp's history to life for local people, and that it will showcase this very special aspect of Bracknell Forest's landscape."

Councillor Iain McCracken, Executive Member for Leisure and Corporate Services, said: "Our history and heritage are what makes us who and what we are and this is a fantastic opportunity to get out and about and see something truly unique, something we should safeguard and look after.

"I hope that residents and visitors alike will take advantage of these great days out."

Iron Age Adventures
Thursday September 1, 2pm
Cost £1, meet at Larks Hill car park off Harvest Ride. Pre-booking essential, tel: 01344 354441

Warriors in the woods, Caesar's Camp
Saturday September 10. There will be group walks at: 11am, 1pm, 3pm Cost £1, pre-booking essential as numbers are limited.
Tel: 01344 354441

Visitors parking at The Look Out carpark for this event should allow plenty of time to walk unaccompanied through the forest, distance is approximately one mile and the way will be marked with posts.

Music at South Hill Park, Bracknell, September 2005
South Hill Park, Ringmead,
Bracknell, Berkshire,
RG12 7PA
01344 484123

Classical Music

Emma Johnson clarinettist

Accompanist: John Lenehan

Sun 18 Sep 7.30pm

Wilde Theatre £13.50, Members £12, NUS & SHP student £10

Opening South Hill Park 's classical season, Emma continues to make waves with her unique sound. Programme includes pieces by Mozart, Schumann, Weber, Poulenc and Satie.

Opera

The (Little) Magic Flute

English Touring Opera

Sat 24 Sep 7pm

Wilde Theatre £16, Members £14, Family £32, under 16's £7.50

Music

The Great Escape

2 days of something different!

Emo/Ska/punk night

Thu 1 Sep, £5 in advance, £6 on the door

Line up includes Fandangle and Twice Upon A Time

Hard core/metal night

Fri 2 Sep, £5 in advance , £8 on the door

Guest hosts Mary Sue's Chicken Brigade. Line up includes Exit 10, No Made Sense and Sylosis.

Both events are in the Wilde Theatre. £9 if you buy a two day ticket before 31 Aug

No admittance for under 14s and no alcohol will be served to under 18s.

Laye Sow

Sat 3 Sep 7.30pm

Cellar Bar £10, Members £9, NUS & SHP students £9

From Northern Senegal , this rising star of world music in the UK has a vocal style fairly similar to legendary Baaba Maal. His music, with its evocative harmonies and hypnotic bluesy guitar licks is so laid back you could swear he was playing on a hammock.

The Poozies

Sun 25 Sep 7pm

Wilde Theatre £13.50, Members £12, NUS & SHP students £10

Probably the finest all-female folk group in the UK . The past 10 years have seen a constant evolution that in 2005 finds them at the height of their powers. Their stunning last album, Changed Days, Same Roots shows off new recruit Eilidh Shaw to awesome, show-stopping effect. Blazing fiddles indeed.

Mungenkyo Taiko Drummers

Sat 29 Oct 8pm

Wilde Theatre £13.50, Members £12, NUS & SHP students £10

The exhilarating raw energy and thundering rhythms of the Mugenkyo Taiko drummers will shake the foundations of the Wilde Theatre. Powerful rhythms on the huge Taiko drums interweave with delicate flute, gentle bells and percussion in a visually spellbinding display of grace, choreography and athleticism. Prepare for your senses to be awakened.

South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7PA.

Exhibitions at South Hill Park, Bracknell, September 2005
South Hill Park, Ringmead,
Bracknell, Berkshire,
RG12 7PA
01344 484123

Evidence

By Tom Barnett, Sebastian Blackie and Andy Glass

Fri 28 August – Sun 6 November

The Bracknell Gallery

An exploration of what ceramic craft can be when it is used not just to create pots or static sculpture. These three artists - well known for their innovate approach to ceramics -use the Bracknell Gallery to explore their practice. The exhibition includes video installations and deconstructive ceramics.

The Bracknell Gallery Opening Times:

Wed, Thu and Fri 7pm – 9.30pm
Sat 1pm – 5pm & 7pm – 9.30pm
Sun 1pm – 5.00pm

Mansion Spaces

Images 28

By the Association of Illustrators

Sat 20 August – Sun 2 October

Mirror Gallery, Mansion Stairs and Long Gallery

The very best of contemporary British illustration selected by creative industry specialists. Many of the images are well known from nationally published sources, and the exhibition provides a unique opportunity to view the original artwork.

Inflame

Fri 26 August – Sun 2 October

Atrium and Wilde Gallery

Fire has long been associated with art, from the earliest cave paintings through to Burn Baby Burn where Stuart Semple repackaged the burnt remains of the MOMART fire. To provide a counterpoint to Evidence, we have invited artists to submit their work on the theme of INFLAME, providing a snapshot of how other contemporary artists explore similar territory.

Slip Up

By Matt Sherratt (Ceramicist in Residence)

Fri 26 August – Sun 2 October

Craft Cabinets

One year into his residency, Matt presents his latest collection of slip cast ceramic centrepieces for the interior. Each piece is beautifully handcrafted with stunning glazes and exquisite forms.

Mansion Spaces Opening Times

Mon to Sat 9am - 11pm
Sun 11am - 10.30pm
Bank Holidays 11am – 10.30pm

South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7PA.

Cinema at South Hill Park, Bracknell, September 2005
South Hill Park, Ringmead,
Bracknell, Berkshire,
RG12 7PA
01344 484123

House of Flying Daggers

Thu 1 Sep 7.45pm

Dir. Zhang Yimou, HK/China, 2004, 119 mins, Cert 15, Mandarin with subtitles

In 859AD, China 's law enforcers are in conflict with rebels from the mysterious House of Flying Daggers. Director Zhang Yimou presents a lush, romantic tale with intimacy, tragedy and deep emotional engagement.

War of the Worlds

Fri 2 - Sun 4 Sep 7.45pm Matinée 5pm Sat & Sun

Dir. Steven Spielberg, US, 2005, 116 mins, Cert 12A

Tom Cruise, Tim Robbins, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto ,

In a lightning storm, huge alien machines buried all over the Earth are reactivated. While they wreak havoc and destruction across the world, Ray Ferrier desperately tries to save his family using any means to hand.

Bombón El Perro

Mon 5 – Tue 6 Sep 7.45pm

Dir. Carlos Sorín, Arg/Sp, 2004, 98 mins, Cert 15, Spanish with subtitles

When unemployed fiftysomething Juan acquires Bombón, a pedigree Dog, he finds his life changing as they set out on the road together. With an exceptionally fine non-professional cast, including real-life dog trainer extraordinaire Walter Donado, this charming comedy is an amusing and warm-hearted look at life in Patagonia .

Sin City

Wed 7 – Thu 8 Sep 7.45pm

Dirs. Robert Rodriguez/Frank Miller, US, 2005, 124 mins, Cert 18

Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, Clive Owen, Elijah Wood

Set in anarchic Basin City , known as Sin City , three stories are interwoven telling of appalling outrages with equally appalling revenge. With its visually striking black and white backgrounds and rasping hard-boiled dialogue this brutal noir pays homage to the likes of Chandler , Hammett and Ellroy, and, despite the grim violence, belies a strangely moral core.

Strings

Fri 9 - Sun 11 Sep 7.45pm Matinée 5pm Sat & Sun

Dir. Anders Rønnow-Klarlund, Den/Swe/Nor/UK, 2004, 92 mins, Cert PG

Voices: James McAvoy, Catherine McCormack, Julian Glover, Derek Jacobi

A mythological tale set in a world of puppets. Prince Hal determines to revenge the death of his father and in doing so sets out on a voyage that will lead him to self-discovery and love

Tokyo Story ( Tokyo monogatari)

Mon 12 – Tue 13 Sep 7.45pm

Dir.Yasujiro Ozu, Jap, 1953, 135 mins, Cert U, Japanese with subtitles

An elderly couple from the provinces finally journey to Tokyo to visit their now grown-up children and are confronted by indifference, ingratitude and selfishness. Often cited as the greatest film ever made, Ozu 's masterpiece is a beautifully vivid study of the changes affecting Japanese society in the post-war era, and a universally relevant account of the disappointment that comes with age.

Guerrilla : The Taking of Patti Hurst

Wed 14 –Thu 15 Sep 7.45pm

Dir. Robert Stone, US/UK, 2004, 89 mins, Cert 12A

A fascinating account that combines a stunning wealth of contemporary footage with interviews from many of the major surviving players to document brilliantly the ideological fury of the captors, the harebrained reaction of the establishment, and the whirling media lunacy that fuelled both sides.

Madagascar

Sat 17 – Sun 18 Sep Matinee 3pm

Dirs. Eric Darnell/Tom McGrath, US, 2005, 86 mins, CertU

Voice cast: Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith

At New York 's Central Park Zoo, four cosseted animals are best friends and the stars of the show. But when one decides to realise his dream of going back to ‘the wild', his friends follow and find themselves on a ship en route to Africa where they learn first-hand just how ‘wild' life can be.

Millions

Fri 16 – Sun 18 Sep 7.45pm

Dir. Danny Boyle, UK , 2005, 98 mins, Cert 12A

James Nesbitt, Alexander Nathan Etal, Lewis Owen McGibbon, Daisy Donovan

When a railway heist goes wrong and a bag of stolen money falls into the hands of youngsters, they have to spend it like there's no tomorrow, because in a week's time Britain converts to the Euro…

Kings and Queen (Rois et Reine)

Mon 19 –Tue 20 Sep 7.45pm

Dir. Arnaud Desplechin, Fr, 2004, 153 mins, Cert 15, French with subtitles

In parallel storylines the current state of affairs for two ex-lovers is revealed: Nora, a single mother who comes to care for her terminally ill father and, holed up in mental ward, Ismaël, a brilliant musician who is plotting his escape.

Peace One Day

Wed 21 – Thu 22 Sep 7.45pm

Dir. Jeremy Gilley, UK , 2004, 80 mins, Cert 15

Featuring the Dalai Lama, Kofi Anan, Shimon Peres, Jeremy Gilley

The story of one man's attempts to persuade the global community via the United Nations to officially sanction a global ceasefire day; a day of non-violence; a day of Peace. Filmmaker Jeremy Gilley meets heads of state, Nobel Peace Laureates, aid agencies, freedom fighters, media moguls, the innocent victims of war and, eventually, everyone who was anyone at the UN.

Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Sat 24 – Sun 25 Sep 7.45pm Matinee 4.30pm Sat & Sun

Dir. George Lucas, US, 2005, 140 mins, Cert 12A

Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarid

After three years of fighting in the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker's drift towards the dark side of the force becomes decisive, putting his friendship with Obi Wan Kenobi and his marriage at risk. The spectacular first 20 minute rollercoaster of light sabre duals and space battles heralds a more sombre and fitting conclusion to the series.

The Return (Vozvrashchenje)

Mon 26 – Tue 27 Sep 7.45pm

Dir. Andrey Zvyagintsev, Rus, 2003, 110 mins, Cert 12A Russian with subtitles

When their father returns unexpectedly one day, two brothers face a range of conflicting emotions. Demonstrating brilliance in every aspect from photography to script to sound. A stunning debut indeed.

Overnight

Wed 28 – Thu 29 Sep 7.45pm

Dirs. Mark Brian Smith/Tony Montana, US, 2004, 82 mins, Cert 15

Bartender and aspiring writer-director Troy Duffy got the dream of a lifetime with a movie deal with Miramax to direct a $15 million project The Boondock Saints from his own script. But when Miramax's enthusiasm cooled, Duffy emerged as an arrogant egomaniac, who alienated friends and effectively destroyed his own career overnight.

The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse

Fri 30 Sep – Sun 2 Oct 7.45pm Matinee 5pm Sat & Sun

Dir. Steve Bendelack, UK/Ire/US, 2005, 91 mins, Cert 15

The fictional world of Royston Vasey is facing apocalypse and the only way to avert disaster is for the nightmarish troupe to enter the real world and confront their creators. Featuring the most beloved characters from the original The League of Gentlemen TV series, this darkly hilarious movie adventure introduces a host of new creations and cameo performances from many famous faces.

South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7PA.

Bracknell Branch National Childbirth Trust - Nearly New Sale

Saturday 17th September 2005, 2pm – 3.30pm

Carnation Hall, Winkfield Row

Entrance £1, children free

Baby equipment and clothes - maternity wear - pushchairs - books & toys

To register as a vendor, please contact Wendy on 01344 648820 (no calls after 10pm please) or email w.johnson2@ntlworld.com. Registration closes on 3rd September.

Evidence
South Hill Park, Ringmead,
Bracknell, Berkshire,
RG12 7PA
01344 484123

Evidence
by Tom Barnett, Sebastian Blackie and Andy Glass
Fri 26 Aug - Sun 6 Nov
The Bracknell Gallery

An exploration of what ceramic craft can be when it is used not just to create pots or static sculpture. These three artists - well known for their innovate approach to ceramics - use the Bracknell Gallery to explore their practice with great depth and delicacy. Their interests include the capacity of ceramic materials to encode social and material memories, and how ceramics may be viewed as a process-based art form, rather than traditional craft. The exhibition includes new work, video installations and deconstructive ceramics.

Opening event: Thu 25 Aug, 6-8.30pm. Exhibition is FREE and it is open Wed, Thu and Fri 7pm - 9.30pm, Sat 1pm - 5pm & 7pm - 9.30pm and Sun 1pm - 5.00pm.

Assessing the Evidence: Conference and firing projects
Sat 3 Sep, booking required

South Hill Park presents a one-day conference further exploring the themes of the exhibition. The day will include illustrated talks by the artists about their work, as well as an audience and panel discussion chaired by Professor Simon Olding (Crafts Study Centre, Surrey Institute of Art and Design). There will be extensive opportunities for networking and discussion within this developing field and the day will culminate in a series of project performances commissioned from the participating artists, in which conference delegates will participate. Volunteers required to assist with the event. Please phone 01344 416240 or contact visualarts@southhillpark.org.uk for details.

Tickets cost £35, £25 concessions are available from the Box Office on 01344 484123 or online at www.southhillpark.org.uk For further information contact Tom Freshwater, Head of Visual Arts, on 01344 416240 or tom.freshwater@southhillpark.org.uk

South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7PA.